Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78)

Abdel-moktader A. El-sayed ¹

Affiliations
1 Geology Department, Qatar University, QA

Abstract

Sample-porosity of core samples of limestone for the Fahaihil section (Western part of Qatar peninsula) and refered to Early Eocene in age varies, widely from 3.0 to 30%. Different types of secondary porosity have been distinguished. The recognized types of secondary porosity which formed by dissolution and leaching of grains, cement, or pore fillings have economic significance.

Keywords

Palaeontology (Invertebrate), Qatar, Eocene, Hydrocarbon Exploration, Porosity.

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